5 Best Places for Nature Retreats in Uganda

Whether you want to track gorillas, chimpanzees, or go in search of the beautiful wildlife, birds, watch crocodiles and hippos, chill under the sun and sand, Uganda is the only destination in Africa to experience it all. Most visitors to the country find themselves happy, joyful through their stay no matter what the travel interest could be. Uganda ten national parks own full of natural wonders and one of the most appreciated wildlife species in world. Be one of those to experience a peace mind during your Uganda safari tour to any corner of the country. Can’t say here or there because the beauty of Uganda is in everything from people t attractions.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

One of the most visited attraction in Uganda; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a home to the highest number of mountain gorillas remaining in the world. Unlike other parks in Uganda, Bwindi forest is included on 90% of Uganda safari tours. Imagine yourself in the presence of the most giant primate on the planet as it welcomes you to its home and even introduces you to all its family members. What a great moment and encounter for being with mountain gorillas in the jungle forest. When you meet the gorillas, you forget all the hassles and forest treks and just focus on the thrilling experience.

Tracking mountain gorillas may be expensive in other gorilla trekking destinations but not in Uganda where travelers get discounts on gorilla permits in April, May and November. Also the general gorilla permit price per trek is $600 and tourists can access the park by road hence making backpacking tourism a considered travel option. Tourists to the park don’t only enjoy gorilla trekking tours but also nature walks, cultural tours boat cruise, waterfall hikes, bird watching and more. Since Uganda has two mountains gorilla national parks, tourists also get the best gorilla trekking experience when they decide to go gorilla trekking in Mgahinga National park. However, those planning to track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, Mgahinga are your perfect choice destination.

Murchison Falls National Park

Famous for incredible wildlife and the might falls of the Nile, Murchison falls National Park is one of the most desirable places for tourists both on budget and luxury safaris in Uganda. Precisely wildlife safaris have been the top tourist attraction in the park for decades while other activities include a visit to the top of the falls, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruise and the Rhino nature walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Murchison falls provides a very nice introduction to Uganda beautiful wild bio diversities and unique beauty about the Nile Might falls. Tourists flock to Murchison falls every day to experience the thrilling attractions of the wilderness. No best time to visit Murchison falls because it’s amazing every day, every week, month and year. The park can be accessed by both road and Air hence enabling all kinds of visitors to explore the vast blessed of wildlife, chimpanzees and the might fall.

Jinja Town

The best calm city and the best city for water adventures in Uganda, Jinja is a place to explore on your Uganda safari tour. Being a base to the source of the Nile, Owen falls Dam, Bujagali Dam, and Itanda Falls. Kalagala Falls, White water rafting , Bungee jumping really  and much more, Jinja  is one attractive and adventurous to tourists because of what it offers .Memories and fan is all you get once you visit jinja for a 1-2 days trip. Good to include it on your Uganda safari itinerary to either Bwindi forest or Murchison falls and cool off yourself with lots of relaxing tour adventures in Jinja before your departure flight back home. The city is also unique among Uganda cities that it also allows forest walks, bird watching which tourists enjoy either on their way to or from in Mabira forest and at the twin lake that is said to have been born by a woman. The dramatic scenery with a lot of green road side attractions and tarmac roads make the city very accessible and great for short Uganda safaris and weekend gateways.